August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

Tagmoor Hollow in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Tagmoor Hollow, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Tagmoor Hollow self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tagmoor Hollow start from £424 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tagmoor Hollow


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carna is close to the beach. Prices at Carna start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Fethard in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Fethard, Hook Peninsula

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Fethard self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fethard is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fethard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fethard start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fethard


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Pine Cottage in Broadway, Worcestershire, West England

Pine Cottage, Broadway

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Pine Cottage self catering accommodation in Broadway, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pine Cottage start from £665 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lletty and Annexe in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Lletty and Annexe, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Lletty and Annexe self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lletty and Annexe is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lletty and Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lletty and Annexe start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lletty and Annexe


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosmuc start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Westport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glenmalure in Glenmalure Valley, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Glenmalure, Glenmalure Valley

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Glenmalure self catering accommodation in Glenmalure Valley, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenmalure start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenmalure


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Sleepy Fox in Blisland, Cornwall, South West England

Sleepy Fox, Blisland

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sleepy Fox self catering accommodation in Blisland, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Sleepy Fox does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sleepy Fox start from £406 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sleepy Fox


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Higher Pempwell Barn in Pempwell, Cornwall, South West England

Higher Pempwell Barn, Pempwell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Higher Pempwell Barn self catering accommodation in Pempwell, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Higher Pempwell Barn start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Pempwell Barn


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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